Warning
GeneralCanal Campground, Eureka Campground, Hurricane Creek Campground and Bumpus Mills Campground at Lake Barkley now have check out times of 12 PM (noon). Check in time is 3 PM.
About Eureka
Number of accommodations: 26
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (241)
What Guests Are Saying
Eureka campground receives high praise for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and friendly hosts, making it a favorite for many visitors. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, stunning lake views, and clean facilities, often highlighting the helpfulness of the staff. While some have noted issues with narrow roads and outdated shower facilities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Eureka campground receives high praise for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and friendly hosts, making it a favorite for many visitors. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, stunning lake views, and clean facilities, often highlighting the helpfulness of the staff. While some have noted issues with narrow roads and outdated shower facilities, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Philip T
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: EURE
our site was very clean, level and all the services were in good working order. The camp host and hostess were very friendly and we had no complaints. The bath house is in need of updating.
JAMES R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: EURE
This place is so very nice. Which is why its always busy
Judy F
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: EURE
What a wonderful find. We camped here in a motorhome for one night. Our site overlooked Lake Barkley. It was quiet with a beautiful view. Would absolutely stay again.
John K
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: EURE
We stayed one night on our way from Arkansas to Lexington, Kentucky. It's a beautiful campground, right on the lake. The camp hosts are very nice. We liked it so much that we planned our return trip, this time from Indiana back to Arkansas, just so we could stay at this campground again. Would highly recommend.
Cheryl Lark P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: EURE
The site was very nice, clean and it had a wonderful view of the lake with fantastic sunsets. There was adequate shade from trees. Getting down to the lake shore near our site to swim in the water was problematic due to the rocky shoreline, slippery rocks and a lot of very large dead fish floating along the shore. We rented a pontoon boat from a nearby marina and noticed the same issue with dead fish all around that part of Lake Barkley. I think it could be related to the dam. We did manage to launch our kayaks near our site, but that was also not easy. Although we didn't need to use the shower house, I checked it out and it was very clean though quite rustic. I noticed in other reviews complaints about noise from the train. It was not really an issue and not that close. However, the campers at the site next to us left their barking dog in their camper while they left for about 5 hours so that wasn't pleasant. Overall though, it was a very enjoyable week.
Steven R
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: EURE
The woman at the front gate was fabulous. She was kind, informative and glad to see us. This is our kind of campground, no miniature golf or swimming pools. Just a gorgeous lake and trees.
James B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: EURE
We had a great time, wonderful view of Lake Barkley! Very flat and level site. Staff was great!
Jane C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: EURE
The park is beautiful! Not crowded
Rick H
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: EURE
Perfect site and right on n the water
Tom W
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: EURE
A clean and comfortable campground, hosts are great people!
Location Eureka
Address:
Eureka Campground
Kuttawa, KY, 42055
United States
Physical Address: Eureka Campground, 1802 St. Rt. 1271, Kuttawa, KY 42055 From Nashville, Tennessee take I-24 West to Exit 40. Turn left onto Highway 62 West for 2.9 miles then turn left onto Highway 810. Go 0.7 miles then turn right onto State Route 1271. Continue onto 1271 for 1.8 miles. The road leads directly into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.0251 / -88.194
Elevation: 133 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District firewood policy is now in effect and seeks the public’s cooperation to prevent the spread of forest insects and disease at campgrounds in the Cumberland River Basin. The firewood policy requires visitors at Lake Barkley’s campgrounds to use only firewood that has been certified as heat-treated by U.S. Department of Agriculture or state natural resource agency. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralCanal Campground, Eureka Campground, Hurricane Creek Campground and Bumpus Mills Campground at Lake Barkley now have check out times of 12 PM (noon). Check in time is 3 PM.
